The occupational health nurse helps promote the workers' health as well as coordinate their health benefits. New options in health care delivery impact on these benefits and are an important field of study for the occupational health nurse.
The trend toward cost containment is examined in light of changing health care delivery systems. HMOs, IPAs and PPOs are compared and contrasted with emphasis on their cost-saving features. Important variables are included for employees to consider when selecting a plan.
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